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Learn to surf: 'In that first glide to the beach, I was hooked'http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/jul/18/learning-surf-first-glide-beach-hooked
He's not a surfer, he's a science writer, and swimming in open water was totally out of his comfort zone. What would it take to get him on a board?<br /><br /><a href="http://gu.com/p/3qtp9">• Great beaches for beginner surfers</a><p>I attached the surfboard by a leash to my ankle, picked it up and walked into the sea at Croyde Bay in north Devon. I was buffeted backwards and side-to-side as I pushed my way into deeper water, stopping when it reached my chest, and turning the board around to face the beach.</p><p>&quot;Jump on,&quot; said my instructor, the professional surfer <a href="http://lyndonwake.com/" title="">Lyndon Wake</a>, owner of a surf school nearby.</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/jul/18/learning-surf-first-glide-beach-hooked">Continue reading...</a>SurfingDevonLife and styleSportWater sports holidaysTravelFri, 18 Jul 2014 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/jul/18/learning-surf-first-glide-beach-hookedJim Wileman /Jim WilemanAlok Jha learns to surf at Lyndon Wake Surf School, Baggy Lodge, Croyde, North Devon. Photograph: Jim Wileman /Jim WilemanJim Wileman /Jim WilemanAlok Jha learns to surf at Lyndon Wake Surf School, Baggy Lodge, Croyde, North Devon. Photograph: Jim Wileman /Jim WilemanAlok Jha2014-07-18T08:00:00ZThe Prince of Waves: new UK surf museum unveils sport's noble rootshttp://www.theguardian.com/sport/2012/apr/04/prince-waves-uk-surfing-museum
How UK surfing flowed from upper-class pioneers such as Agatha Christie and Edward VIII riding reshaped Cornish coffin-lids to the mass sport it is today<p>It is the sport of kings: not horse-racing, but surfing. Rare photos have emerged showing King Edward VIII, then the Prince of Wales, riding a wave in Hawaii in 1920 in what is believed to be the earliest ever picture of a British surfer – royal or otherwise.</p><p>The images were obtained from a descendant of legendary Hawaiian surfer and Olympic swimmer, Duke Kahanamoku, who gave the future king board-riding lessons off Waikiki beach. They will go on show in an exhibition at the new <a href="http://www.museumofbritishsurfing.org.uk/" title="">Museum of British Surfing</a> in north Devon which opens on Thursday night. The new museum reveals the genteel aristocratic roots of a sport that came to be embraced by hippies and punks in the spirit of counter-culture and rebellion in the 1960s and 1970s and is now enjoyed by up to 500,000 regular surfers in the UK.</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2012/apr/04/prince-waves-uk-surfing-museum">Continue reading...</a>SurfingSurfingTravelSportMonarchyUK newsCornwallUnited KingdomEuropeDevonWater sports holidaysAgatha ChristieHeritageHeritageCultureWed, 04 Apr 2012 16:54:42 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/sport/2012/apr/04/prince-waves-uk-surfing-museumMuseum of British SurfingKing Edward VIII, then the Prince of Wales, riding a wave in Hawaii in 1920. Photograph: Museum of British SurfingBritish Museum of SurfingThis rare photo shows King Edward VIII, then the Prince of Wales, riding a wave in Hawaii in 1920, probably the earliest ever picture of a British surfer - royal or otherwise.
Photograph: British Museum of SurfingBritish Museum of SurfingThis rare photo shows King Edward VIII, then the Prince of Wales, riding a wave in Hawaii in 1920, probably the earliest ever picture of a British surfer - royal or otherwise.
Photograph: British Museum of SurfingRobert Booth2012-04-04T16:54:42ZGet outside: 10 great ways to see Britain's countrysidehttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2011/aug/07/adventure-holidays-in-britain
Whether it's on foot, bike, horse or boat, here are 10 inspiring ways to have an adventure in Britain's magnificent countryside<p>Peak Riding is the perfect way to head deep into the countryside. More exhilarating than walking, more off-road than mountain biking and far more peaceful than anything involving mechanical horse power. Exmoor National Park has 400 miles of bridleways, making it a rewarding place to ride. On a&nbsp;horse you'll find yourself part of nature rather than just an observer. Deer, buzzards, a&nbsp;skulking fox, feral Exmoor ponies are rarely bothered by&nbsp;your passing when you're disguised as a centaur. At Pine Lodge, a working sheep farm, Bobbie Bullman has put horses – some home-bred, others reschooled rescue cases – under riders of all experience levels for many years. Though she is happy to take novice and &quot;lapsed&quot; riders, you'll get more out of the long day rides if you're comfortable at all paces and can &quot;knock on a bit&quot;. Safari rides take you to the prehistoric Tarr Steps clapper bridge or the London Inn on the Molland estate.<br /><strong>Stay at</strong> The Horses House (01398 323 559; <a href="http://pinelodgeexmoor.co.uk" title="">pinelodgeexmoor.co.uk</a>) provides comfortable &quot;upside down&quot; accommodation for six. Nearby Dulverton's Rock House Inn (<a href="http://rockhouseinndulverton.com" title="">rockhouseinndulverton.com</a>) is good for evening meals.</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2011/aug/07/adventure-holidays-in-britain">Continue reading...</a>United KingdomAdventure travelCycling holidaysSurfingHorse ridingWalking holidaysWalesDevonCambridgePeak DistrictClimbing holidaysWater sports holidaysBoating holidaysCampingFishingTravelSat, 06 Aug 2011 23:05:36 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2011/aug/07/adventure-holidays-in-britainEllie Rothnie/AlamyPhotograph: Ellie Rothnie/AlamyDavid Martyn Hughes/AlamyPrinces Risborough from the Ridgeway. Photograph: David Martyn Hughes/AlamyAndrew Holt / Alamy/AlamyPhotograph: Andrew Holt /AlamyAlex Ekins/AlamyPhotograph: Alex Ekins/AlamyWorldwide Picture Library / Alam/AlamyPhotograph: AlamyAlamyPhotograph: AlamyPeter Chisholm/AlamyPhotograph: Peter Chisholm/AlamyJim Wileman/AlamyPhotograph: Jim Wileman/AlamyJohn James /AlamyPhotograph: John James /AlamyAlamyPony trekkers on Brendon Common, Exmoor, Devon, England. Photograph: AlamyAlamyPony trekkers on Brendon Common, Exmoor, Devon, England. Photograph: AlamyGuardian Staff2011-08-06T23:05:36ZThe UK's best beacheshttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2010/aug/07/best-beaches-in-the-uk
Whether you're looking for sandy solitude, that perfect wave or space to let the kids run wild, we've got dozens of beaches for you, many of them boasting blue flags <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2010/aug/07/best-beaches-in-the-uk">Continue reading...</a>Beach holidaysFamily holidaysUnited KingdomSwimming holidaysDorsetEssexWalesNorthern IrelandScotlandDevonWater sports holidaysTravelFri, 06 Aug 2010 23:05:15 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2010/aug/07/best-beaches-in-the-ukAlamyClear water bay ... turquiose sea at Huisinis beach on the Isle of Harris, Scotland. Photograph: AlamyAlamyHuisinis beach, Isle of Harris, Scotland.
Photograph: AlamyNell Card2010-08-06T23:05:15ZAnnabelle Thorpe on escaping to Britain's islandshttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2009/jul/26/islands-britain-holidays
There's something special about escaping to an island - even if you don't need a boat to get there. Annabelle Thorpe picks a dozen British gems that you can reach by car or on foot - perfect for a day trip or a summer weekend away<p><strong>The following correction was printed in the Observer's For the record column, Sunday 02 August 2009</strong></p><p>Time, please. Alas, the George &amp; Dragon pub on Foulness Island, Essex, has closed</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2009/jul/26/islands-britain-holidays">Continue reading...</a>United KingdomTravelDevonKentWalesScotlandEssexBeach holidaysRest and relaxationWildlifeWeekend breaksShort breaksFood and drinkWater sports holidaysAnimalsSat, 25 Jul 2009 23:01:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2009/jul/26/islands-britain-holidaysChris McHugh/Rex FeaturesBurgh Island, just off the coast of south Devon. Photograph: Chris McHugh/Rex FeaturesChris McHugh/Rex FeaturesBurgh Island, just off the coast of south Devon. Photograph: Chris McHugh/Rex FeaturesAnnabelle Thorpe2009-07-25T23:01:00ZReaders' tips ... rockpooling &amp; crabbinghttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2009/jun/27/rockpooling-crabbing-holidays-britain
<p>About three miles east of the pier is a large area made up entirely of weirdly flat boulders, so it looks like a platform computer game. You can jump from boulder to boulder and work out the quickest way to the sea without stepping on the sand. There are lots of little rockpools in between, with crabs, anemones and tiny shrimps. Ernie's Plaice (77 Central Parade, 01227 366 471) does excellent fish and chips, or you can have a knickerbocker glory in one of the red booths at KC's ice-cream parlour right on the seafront. <br /><strong>annakhall</strong></p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2009/jun/27/rockpooling-crabbing-holidays-britain">Continue reading...</a>Family holidaysBeach holidaysWater sports holidaysUnited KingdomDorsetDevonSuffolkTravelEnglandFri, 26 Jun 2009 23:01:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2009/jun/27/rockpooling-crabbing-holidays-britainGuardian Staff2009-06-26T23:01:00ZIf you want a fantastic break but don't want to fly ... step into our holiday clinichttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2008/jun/08/budget.horseriding
Small children, smaller budgets, the planet - flying is a plane no-no for many reasons. Our expert panel suggest top trips for readers wanting to keep their feet on the ground<p>'I want to go the distance, but slowly', <strong>Kate Daniels, 55, family therapist, from London</strong></p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2008/jun/08/budget.horseriding">Continue reading...</a>Budget travelHorse ridingHotelsBoating holidaysRail travelWalking holidaysVeniceUnited KingdomFranceScotlandSpainRoad tripsDublinSailing holidaysDenmarkDevonCornwallWalesGreen travelCycling holidaysWater sports holidaysIsle of WightNetherlandsTravelEuropeSat, 07 Jun 2008 23:01:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2008/jun/08/budget.horseridingInterviews by Jane Dunford2008-06-07T23:01:00ZMargaret Drabble and Kate Rew on the best outdoor swimming spots in Britainhttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2008/may/24/healthandwellbeing.sportandleisure
Swimming outdoors can be chilly, but it's very good for the soul. Margaret Drabble introduces our guide by Kate Drew to the best spots for a dip in Britain<p>I learned to swim as a child in the cold North Sea at Filey, that charming resort just south of Scarborough, and swimming has been one of the greatest pleasures of my life. It is endlessly renewing. I'm not a fast, strong or bold swimmer, but I love it. I always have an eye open for a good place to bathe - a lake, a river, a beach, a brook - and long to jump into any suitable stretch of water.</p><p>I am fortunate in that I can walk in my bathing suit into the Bristol Channel from my study in the West Country, and swim towards Wales. I don't do this very often, because of the English climate and the extreme tidal pattern and the afflicting stones of the shingle shore, but the thought that I could rejoices my heart. On a warm evening, I limp over the pebbles, swim briskly for 10 minutes, then float for a while, watching the steep, wooded hills and admiring the sun as it glitters on the heather and bracken. Not many people join me. I usually have the sea to myself.</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2008/may/24/healthandwellbeing.sportandleisure">Continue reading...</a>Margaret DrabbleHealth & wellbeingLife and styleSport and leisureBooksCultureWater sports holidaysUnited KingdomTravelCornwallDorsetDevonCambridgeYorkshireHealth and fitnessSocietySwimmingFitnessEnglandFri, 23 May 2008 23:13:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2008/may/24/healthandwellbeing.sportandleisureKate Rew and Margaret Drabble2008-05-23T23:13:00ZPaddle surfinghttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/sep/29/watersportsholidays.surfing
<p><b>Danger rating</b> 6/10 </p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/sep/29/watersportsholidays.surfing">Continue reading...</a>TravelWater sports holidaysSurfingUnited KingdomDevonLife and styleEnglandFri, 28 Sep 2007 23:02:39 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/sep/29/watersportsholidays.surfingGuardian Staff2007-09-28T23:02:39ZNorth Morte Farmhttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/may/12/familyholidays.devon
Devon <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/may/12/familyholidays.devon">Continue reading...</a>Family holidaysDevonUnited KingdomCampingSurfingWater sports holidaysTravelLife and styleEnglandSat, 12 May 2007 22:51:13 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/may/12/familyholidays.devonMatthew McCracken2007-05-12T22:51:13Z